1. plural of glowworm; small wingless insects or insect larvae that produce light through bioluminescence

Examples

• The children were fascinated by the glowworms lighting up the cave walls.
• Glowworms create a magical atmosphere in the underground caverns.
• We spotted several glowworms during our evening nature walk.
• The tour guide explained how glowworms use their light to attract prey.
• Glowworms are actually beetle larvae, not worms at all.
• The forest floor was dotted with tiny glowworms after dark.